New Eclectic mayor unexpectedly resigns from office

The city of Eclectic is in a state of confusion after the mayor resigned unexpectedly.

Michael Holton resigned after only a year in office, leaving the city in a state of shock and disappointment.

Holton
informed the town council Monday night, and then told Eclectic
employees Tuesday morning. The resignation was effective as of 8 a.m. on
Tuesday. The official reason given was that Holton wanted to spend more
time with his family.

"I guess that may have been part of the
reason in that he underestimated the job it takes to run a town," said
Deborah Rowe, Eclectic's town clerk. "Until you get in here and see
what's involved, it can be difficult."

Gary Davenport, the Council
Pro Tem President, has taken over as mayor. Davenport announced that he
will serve out the remainder of Holton's term if a suitable replacement
can't be found in 60 days.

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The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses nationwide aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.

The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses nationwide aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.